54 entries under problematical topic. ×

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awkward(adjective, difficult, demanding, problematic, grueling)
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bothersome(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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challenging(adjective, hard, great, tough, severe)
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irksome(adjective, dull, difficulty, difficult, heavy)
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difficile(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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hairy(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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mean(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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merciless(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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murder(adjective, hard, great, tough, severe)
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testing(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, violent)
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unsparing(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, harsh)
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uphill battle(expression, adjective, tough, rough, difficult)
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scabrous(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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slavish(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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